Insurance Lead

Stockland; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockland is seeking an experienced Insurance Lead to join our Group Risk team and steer the enterprise insurance strategy and program. You will work with senior leaders to translate market insights into clear, practical actions and oversee major insurance initiatives across the organisation.

You will lead complex claims, manage broker and insurer relationships, and ensure governance and reporting are robust.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate insurance, broking, underwriting, claims or advisory experience in a complex or listed organisation.
• Proven track record in developing and leading a substantial insurance program, including renewals and governance.
• Experience advising senior executives and governance forums, translating market complexity into clear options.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of Stockland's multi-year insurance strategy and program.
• Oversee renewals, portfolio design, claims, valuations, loss prevention, governance and reporting.
• Lead high-profile, high-value claims and manage day-to-day claims with broker/insurer partners.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate insurance considerations into practical recommendations for business decisions.

Skills

Insurance strategy

Claims leadership

Executive advisory

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Opportunity – Join us in shaping a better future for people, communities, and the planet.

This is an opportunity to lead Stockland’s enterprise insurance strategy and program, helping protect our people, assets and financial resilience while positioning the organisation for its future business profile, risks and opportunities.

We're Looking For

An experienced Insurance Lead to join our Group Risk team and take enterprise leadership of Stockland’s insurance strategy and program. Reporting to the Group Risk Officer, you’ll combine strategic thinking with hands on delivery and become a trusted insurance adviser across the organisation.

WhatYou’ll Do

You’ll lead the development and delivery of Stockland’s multi-year insurance strategy and oversee our broader insurance program, including annual renewals, portfolio design, claims, valuations, loss prevention, governance and reporting.

You’ll personally lead high profile, high value and complex claims, while maintaining oversight of day to day claims management and working closely with our broker, insurers and specialist advisers.

As a trusted strategic adviser, you’ll partner with senior leaders and teams across Stockland, translating complex insurance and market considerations into clear, practical recommendations that enable confident commercial decisions.

You’ll also lead key broker and insurer relationships and bring together market insight, claims experience, data and evolving business needs to strengthen the long-term effectiveness of Stockland’s insurance program.

About You

You’re an accomplished insurance professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and practical level. You bring strong commercial judgement, credibility with senior stakeholders and the ability to simplify complex insurance matters into clear recommendations and actions.

You’re at your best when building trusted partnerships, navigating ambiguity and influencing outcomes across the organisation.

Experience & Skills That Count

• 10+ years’ experience across corporate insurance, broking, underwriting, claims or insurance advisory, ideally gained within a complex or listed organisation.
• Demonstrated experience developing insurance strategy and leading a substantial insurance program, including annual renewal strategy and execution.
• Strong experience leading complex, high value or contentious claims, including coverage analysis, insurer negotiation and settlement strategy.
• Proven ability to advise senior executives and governance forums, turning technical and market complexity into clear options and recommendations.

The Right Mindset

• Commercial and strategic: You connect insurance and risk decisions to broader business priorities and long term value.
• Influential and collaborative: You build credibility and strong partnerships across senior leaders, internal teams and external partners.
• Curious and adaptable: You stay across evolving market and business developments and bring new perspectives to strengthening insurance capability.

The Stockland Proposition

We’re a community: a supportive, empowered team that works as one to create better places and experiences for everyone, including ourselves. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.